Sano Kōsui – 佐野 光穂 (1896-1960) – Pine & Moon – 松と月

Born in Nagano prefecture, Kōsui first became a disciple of Kikuchi Keigetsu, who was from the same hometown and was trained by the Shijo school. He later switched to Tomita Keisen’s school, continued to excel at developing his own style, and was selected for numerous exhibitions, winning many awards at Inten. He excelled in Shin-nanga-style works (a 20th c. nanga, not often discussed in the west) and Rimpa-style bird-and-flower paintings (kacho-ga). He was a member of the Japan Art Institute and is held in the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, and the Musée Cernuschi, Paris, -among others. A major indication of the high-quality of this scroll is the beautiful handmade ceramic jikusaki (see picture). This piece has five-fold ancient auspicious symbolism that we would be happy to share with you.

The final picture shows how we can create a Japanese space in your home for winter with this scroll. Scroll, vase, foliage, fuchin (scroll weights), riser consultation (riser fees paid by client, as riser needs vary considerably) and installation is priced at $2200 CAD for the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). Please contact us if you are considering this option and watch the video featuring this scroll here.

The kiwamebako (signed storage box -which is also considered a document of authenticity) has weakened over the decades and will require attention at some point in the near future. Condition: Very good (minor creases / tiny bit of foxing, mostly on verso).

15.5″ x 73.5″ – $1200 – Price includes shipping worldwide! Comes with a signed and sealed document of authenticity and an email with links to roughly 3 hours-worth of further reading and documentary viewing related to the piece. All prices in Canadian dollars. Shipped in an industrial strength tube with layers of bubble-wrap.